Ossie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ossie Name at a Glance

Name	Ossie
Meaning	Diminutive of Oscar: Divine spear; God's spear. Famous Bearer: poet Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), who was put on trial and imprisoned for homosexuality.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ossie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ossie means “Diminutive of Oscar: Divine spear; God's spear. Famous Bearer: poet Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), who was put on trial and imprisoned for homosexuality”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ossie Name Origin

Our database records Ossie under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ossie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ossie is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ossie

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